"The person who provided the data string to you this morning, you must find a way to collaborate with him..."

Ji Mo said this very seriously, afraid his daughter would think he was joking.

"Why?" Ji Keci was even more confused. Ye Hao provided such a data string, and it made her father so sure about collaborating with him? What exactly is that data string? Although she is the eldest granddaughter of the Ji Family, she's not very familiar with weapons.

"Because the data string he provided is sophisticated weapon data, and now, we only lack the blueprint. If he can provide the blueprint, our Ji Family can regain a foothold in Australia, and you won't have to tirelessly run around Huaxia searching for backdoors to secure the future for our family."

"What? That data string really is weapon data?" Ji Keci was shocked now. Looking at Ye Hao casually sketching a data string, she initially thought it was useless data meant to deceive her, but unexpectedly, it prompted her father to personally instruct her to collaborate with Ye Hao.

"Yes, Ci, that weapon data can even rival an ordinary sniper rifle, and that's secondary. The most crucial point is that once our Ji Family has a new type of weapon, past collaborators will surely return to us, and we can secure our footing in Australia. Do you understand the significance of that?" Ji Mo spoke earnestly over the phone.

"Dad, are you sure that the data string he wrote, if made into a weapon, is really that powerful?" Ji Keci still doubted that a data string casually written by Ye Hao could lead to advanced weapons.

"Elder Fang confirmed it. As long as he provides the weapon blueprint, our Ji Family can immediately start mass production, and more weapon wholesalers will come to us. Do you have the confidence to obtain the weapon blueprint?" It seemed nine out of every ten sentences from Ji Mo were about the weapon blueprint.

"I'll try, but if he proposes some conditions, how should we handle it?" Ji Keci remembered what Ye Hao had said before about helping him buy precision machine tools in exchange for selling a batch of researchable weapons to her family a year later, emphasizing 'researchable'...

Once it's researchable, it means Ye Hao's weapons were not safeguarded against her family; they could dismantle, replicate, etc...

"Whatever conditions he asks for, agree to them. I'll discuss any major issues with your grandfather afterward." Ji Mo was making a significant investment here! As long as Ye Hao didn't ask for hundreds of billions, he would try to agree to his terms.

"Okay, I'll give it a try." Ji Keci nodded.

After hanging up, she put on a sexy outfit, revealing just a little at suggestive areas, making it hard for others to resist. Overall, the attire was very seductive, but to others, it didn't appear vulgar; rather, she seemed elegant, beautiful, and sexy. The so-called sexy but not indecent was perfectly embodied in her.

As it was nearing lunchtime, Xia Zhu called Ye Hao out into the hallway, leaving Lin Ruyu very puzzled! Why would the teacher suddenly call Ye Hao out?

After Xia Zhu called Ye Hao out, she shyly said, "Thank you for what you did yesterday."

"I thought it was something important. Since you said you're my girlfriend, how could I not give it my all? I wouldn't want a girlfriend who's frowning every day!" Ye Hao joked and laughed.

Xia Zhu gave Ye Hao a blushful glare, thinking this guy only knows how to say embarrassing things. If it weren't for the unusual circumstances, she wouldn't have claimed he was her boyfriend. However, recalling her mother's request to invite Ye Hao home for a meal left Xia Zhu feeling a bit bashful.

Seeing her fidgeting, Ye Hao chuckled, "Is it that your mother-in-law wants to invite me for dinner at your place? No need, haha, I'm busy right now."

Hearing this, Xia Zhu gave Ye Hao a glare, pinched his waist with a humph, "You brat, are you not pleased with my mom inviting you over for dinner?"

"Ow~ it hurts, girl, it hurts..." Ye Hao widened his eyes at her. Why do women always do this, if not pinching then grabbing, jeez!

"So, are you going or not?" Xia Zhu lifted her small head proudly.

"I'll go, I'll go, I'll go..." Ye Hao quickly pleaded, unable to reject the persistent invitation of the class teacher. But even so, he wouldn't be able to go until evening.

"Alright, then I'll tell my mom to cook a little extra tonight." Receiving Ye Hao's direct response, Xia Zhu inexplicably felt a hint of joy mixed with shyness.

They weren't much of an age difference from Ye Hao, and seeing how easily he made her mother feel healthy and vibrant again made Xia Zhu develop an admiration for him. Moreover, he had many tricks, like magic and such.

"Sure! Tell your mother-in-law that her son-in-law has a big appetite." Ye Hao teased Xia Zhu again, seeing her relax.

Xia Zhu rolled her eyes at Ye Hao, blushing as she muttered, "So improper."

After lunch break, Ye Hao took Lin Ruyu and another top beauty from campus out for a meal. Just as they reached the campus gate, a shiny new business van pulled up.

Ye Hao had Qianqian scan to see who was inside, and upon realizing it was Xiao Jiu, he smiled and approached, then knocked on the window.

Xiao Jiu, sitting in the business car, was quite puzzled! The car window was tinted black, how did Ye Hao just come over and knock on the window? However, since someone knocked on the window, he felt embarrassed to continue hiding in the car. His original plan was to follow Ye Hao to see what he liked, so it would be convenient to satisfy him later.

Now that others knew he was sitting in the car, he didn't feel awkward and smiled as he opened the window.

"Oh, General Xiao, what brings you here? Is your daughter or son studying here?" Ye Hao asked with a smile on his face.

He did this, of course, to be courteous with Xiao Jiu, lest Xiao Jiu feel uncomfortable, after all, it was indeed a bit improper for a general to come looking for a major.

"Oh, not at all. I heard you're at Peng City Western High School, so I came over to have a look. And look, I haven't even spotted you yet, and you already knew I was here." Xiao Jiu laughed heartily, in his heart praising Ye Hao. Fortunately, Ye Hao didn't start by asking, "General Xiao, are you here to find me?"

If he had asked that, it would have been a bit awkward, considering he's at least a lieutenant general!

"Haha, General Xiao, you're too kind. It's mealtime now, why don't we meet at the restaurant next door?" Ye Hao laughed openly as well, but didn't call him "Brother Xiao"! Before his research institute credentials were issued, he wasn't going to foolishly try to make connections.

Even though Xiao Jiu called him Ye, giving him face, Ye Hao, to advance his military industry career more quickly, had no choice but to not give Xiao Jiu any face in return.

Xiao Jiu also picked up a hint of meaning from Ye Hao's words, but didn't say much, instead letting Ye Hao lead them to the restaurant next door to sit.

Once upon a time, if Lin Ruyu saw Ye Hao not paying attention to them and instead being polite with someone called Xiao Jiu, she would have glared Ye Hao to death.

But after Ye Hao returned from South Africa this time, Lin Ruyu no longer acted like before, instead treating Ye Hao as an equal, not as her bodyguard. Sometimes, when Ye Hao cooked, she even helped with washing the vegetables.

This undoubtedly speaks to Ye Hao's character, having won over these two girls, making them truly accept Ye Hao as a member of their household.

"General Xiao..."

"Ah! Ye, this isn't the barracks. Let's not keep calling each other 'General' or 'Soldier'. If you don't mind, just call me 'Brother Xiao'!" Xiao Jiu's words practically lowered his stance to the same level as Ye Hao's.

Upon hearing this, Ye Hao couldn't say anything more. In this situation, if he didn't call him 'Brother Xiao,' it would truly be a slap to Xiao Jiu's face.

"Haha, alright then, Brother Xiao, you came from far away, and I don't have much to offer you, let's just have a toast." Ye Hao said and downed a few glasses of rice wine on an empty stomach.

This display made Xiao Jiu nod silently. Young people these days, it's hard to find someone as straightforward as Ye Hao. He didn't let Ye Hao drink alone; he also drank a glass, since he had a favor to ask Ye Hao, and hence lowered his status to drink with him.

Otherwise, given his lofty lieutenant general status, naturally, he wouldn't need to drink in return when others penalize themselves with a few glasses.

After a few rounds of drinks, naturally, it was time to discuss business. However, before Xiao Jiu could finish, Ye Hao introduced Lin Ruyu, "Brother Xiao, these two are my employers: Miss Lin Ruyu and the daughter of Secretary Su, Su Qing."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jiu thought about it. Secretary Su? Anyone Ye Hao would mention by name in this situation could only be Secretary Su Jinyuan at the provincial level.

Thinking of this, Xiao Jiu happily looked at Su Qing and said, "So, it's Leader Su's daughter. I've heard many times about Miss Su's beauty, and seeing you today truly opens my eyes, Xiao Jiu!"

Su Qing nodded shyly, not speaking, as this was not an appropriate environment for a young girl like her to speak.

Lin Ruyu didn't care who Xiao Jiu was. She was hungry and just ate, considering her father knew even generals in the military district, and some old generals had connections with her father. She naturally wouldn't be so polite to Xiao Jiu.

"Ye my friend! This toast is for your promotion to major, a higher rank means greater responsibility! Let's have a toast." Xiao Jiu's words clearly aimed to try to subtly remind Ye Hao.

But unfortunately, Ye Hao appeared oblivious, saying silly, "Of course, if the country is in trouble, I, Ye Hao, will not shy away. Wherever Ye Hao is needed, Ye Hao will be in the forefront." While speaking, Ye Hao even saluted.

Watching this, Lin Ruyu and Su Qing both wanted to laugh, as they understood that it must be that General Xiao had some request for Ye Hao, and Ye Hao just kept stalling without giving an answer.

"Hehe, Comrade Ye Hao is exaggerating. Currently, the nation is at peace, where is there any war…" Xiao Jiu said, awkwardly drinking a glass of wine, thinking to himself whether this kid was truly obtuse or just pretending?

If he was pretending to be obtuse, what was his intention?

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